World Affairs Council of Harrisburg

Peace Symposium

To commemorate the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg (WACH) sponsors an annual International Peace Symposium and presents “Peacemaker in Our Midst” awards to local leaders who are advocates for peace in our community.

Celebrating a Remarkable Peace Symposium 2023: Gratitude and Reflections

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At the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, we recently had the privilege of hosting the 2023 International Peace Symposium, a gathering dedicated to exploring the vision of peace through dialogue, history, and shared values. This extraordinary event would not have been possible without the support and contributions of many esteemed individuals and institutions, and we …

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Honoring Peacemakers in Our Midst – 2023’s Distinguished Awardees

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In a world often marked by turbulence and discord, it is crucial to shine a light on those remarkable individuals and organizations who tirelessly work to make our communities and the world a more peaceful place. We are delighted to introduce this year’s “Peacemakers in Our Midst” honorees, four organizations whose dedication, compassion, and unwavering …

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2019 Peacemaker in Our Midst Awards!

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Announcing organizations and individuals in our region that have contributed to mutual understanding, conflict resolution and peacemaking. Purchase Tickets HERE for Symposium, including lunch: Peacemaker in Our Midst Awards – Local leaders honored for peacemaking Heeding God’s Call — for its efforts to remember victims of gun violence in Harrisburg. Project Peace —  A partnership of the …

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2019 International Peace Symposium

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Special Appreciation to Dr. Richard Hughes Author – Myths America Lives By: White Supremacy and the Stories that Give Us Meaning Special Appreciation to all Moderators and Panelists: Opening Panel – Dr. David Kenley – Moderator Threats of War: North Korea, Iran and other hotspots – Dr. Larry Goodson, U.S. Army War College Economic Inequalities and Peace: Dr. …

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2018 International Peace Symposium!

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Thanks to Elizabethtown College and The Center for  Global Understanding and Peacemaking for hosting: STARING DOWN DISASTER: NEW PARADIGMS FOR PEACEMAKING 10-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 And Special Thanks to our Speakers: OPENING KEYNOTE — UPDATE ON NORTH KOREA —  IS IT REALLY PEACE?  Congressman Donald Manzullo Retiring President and Chief Executive Officer of …

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2017 Peacemaker Awards

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2017  PEACEMAKER IN OUR MIDST Honorees! Neighborhood Dispute Settlement – Jacob Kanagy Pine Street Presbyterian Church  Joyce Bylander – Dickinson College Dr. Rukhsana Rahman Athar Rafiq  Ann Marie Judson  Samia Malik Dr. Kurt DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

THANKS, ETOWN! SUCCESSFUL 4th ANNUAL PEACE SYMPOSIUM

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Peace in Our Time? Sponsored by Etown’s Center for Global Understanding and Peace Much Appreciation to LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER SEYED HOSSEIN MOUSAVIAN FORMER SPOKESMAN FOR IRAN IN NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS WITH EUROPEAN UNION Also thanks to:  Aydogan Vatandas, journalist with Zaman Turkish Daily  David Kenley, Elizabethtown College Craig Nation, Dickinson College Dr. Festus Odobu, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PUC …

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